All across Chester County, loud sounds have been startling local residents in the middle of the night. These sounds, described as "booms," "pows" or even "like gunshots," tend to occur while people are sleeping or sitting quietly in their homes.

The annual Eastern Star Ham and Bean Dinner is scheduled for 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., and again from 4-6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27, at the Henderson Masonic Lodge located on East Main Street across from Chester County Middle School.

The Chester County Exchange Club - Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse is announcing its Sixteenth Annual Dinner and Auction Saturday, March 21, at Freed-Hardeman University's Brewer Sports Center.

U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director Gene Davidson reminds producers of upcoming important deadlines for the new safety-net programs established by the 2014 Farm Bill, known as Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC).

Everyone had a great time at the Hickory Corner Center Valentine's party Saturday, Feb 14. The center was decorated beautifully, the food was delicious, the Bingo games were lots of fun and there were lots of wrapped prizes.

It was her first time to run away from home! Did you see the news or read the computer story about a frantic dog entering a hospital lobby? She was searching wildly for something or was it someone? I couldn't get the story off my mind, so this reporter did research!

"Of course Black History Month meant a lot to my family and was especially true for my grandmother." This statement was made by Celia Simmons, 36, a Chester County native that is proud of her African-American ancestry.

Clarence Harris is no exception to the challenges of working, taking care of a family and even bootstrapping his own successful business, all right here in Henderson. This is by no means a small feat today but it was a near impossibility in the 1950s for an African-American.

Almost everyone wants a quick, easy go-to dinner for busy evenings. With families always on the go between work, school, meetings, sports, and other activities, it's necessary to have a few meals that can be ready in less than 30 minutes.

In teaching writing-to-publish workshops, I advise authors to master the skill of photography. While writers use words to inform, entertain, educate and encourage readers, photographers depend on cameras. When these two mediums are combined, you create a winning combination most magazine editors can't pass up!

What parent looks forward to hearing their child, no matter their age, tell them, "I'm moving." Whether the move is across the street, the state, the country or even across an ocean, it takes a parent aback.

A new report published by Ameriprise Financial shows that retirees will need an average of about $230,000 per household for out-of-pocket health care costs in their old age, according to the Association of Mature American Citizens.

Consumer Reports says that about seven percent of Americans suffer from an autoimmune condition that causes gluten sensitivity or celiac disease, but that 63 percent of the population believe a gluten-free diet is beneficial.

The road to the American Midwest Conference tournament championship will once again go through Henderson.The No. 1 Freed-Hardeman Lady Lions clinched the AMC regular season title Thursday as they defeated No. 17 Lyon College, 77-54.